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A delegation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has concluded a pre-clinical and advisory accreditation visit to the College of Health Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU), with the team leader, Professor Idris Muhammad of Bayero University Kano, praising the University’s progress while outlining essential requirements that must be addressed.
Professor Muhammad said the team spent three days in the University, assessing facilities, academic contents, structures and compliance with MDCN standards.
He commended the Vice-Chancellor for what he described as an exceptional reception and rare level of Institutional hospitality.
The team leader particularly noted the commitment displayed by the University leadership and staff. “The hospitality from the Vice-Chancellor to the AMIA was unmatched. We saw a visible passion to ensure this University reaches the highest level,” he said.
According to him, the environmental cleanliness and academic atmosphere of the College reflect serious administrative dedication.Professor Muhammad commended IBBUL for investing in expensive but essential infrastructure for medical education.
He emphasized the importance of the anatomage machine already procured, describing it as a forward-thinking investment. “Very few universities in the country have this equipment. You must put it to active use to maximize its benefits across anatomy and surgical-related disciplines,” he advised.
The team, however, identified several critical gaps across Departments which the University is expected to note and address within a very short period.The gaps include, among others, increase in the number of microscopes, need for more tenure staff, procurement of basic laboratory equipment and other necessities. The team leader also recommended strengthening technical staffing in physiology and building a standard animal house to support research and pharmacology training.
The team leader further stressed the mandatory requirement for a dedicated 32-Seater Coaster bus for Community Health Department and reminded the Management that MDCN would not grant accreditation without these facilities.
He, however stressed that the team would be back in the next six months to reassess the situation.
Responding, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Salihu Niworu, expressed appreciation to the MDCN accreditation team for what he described as a thorough and objective assessment of the University’s Medical programme. He said the visit provided an opportunity for the Institution to receive honest feedback from an external body with the mandate to ensure quality in medical education.
According to him, the observations and recommendations captured by the team were timely and necessary for strengthening the College of Health Sciences.
Professor Niworu noted that the University is fully aware of the demanding nature of medical training and remains committed to meeting regulatory expectations, adding that the Management had already begun reviewing the identified gaps, particularly in areas of infrastructure, staffing, and laboratory development. He affirmed that the University would work with urgency to address the gaps in phases, especially those directly tied to accreditation benchmarks.
He also highlighted the Institution’s resolve to prioritize investments that enhance teaching, research, and clinical exposure for medical students.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the University’s determination to build a medical school that can compete with established institutions in the country. He said the administration would mobilize available resources and engage relevant stakeholders, including the State government, to support critical infrastructure needed for the programme.
Professor Niworu added that IBBUL’s long-term vision is to produce competent, ethical, and community-focused medical professionals who can contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery across Niger State and Nigeria.
The Registrar, Malam Idris Saleh Kusherki, in his vote of thanks, appreciated the MDCN team for the clarity of their feedback and promised prompt administrative support in implementing the recommendations.